CESSNA 150M
Garland, TX, March 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Garland, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.96861, -96.83639 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA241 |
| Event ID | 20110323X30615 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150M |
| Registration # | N714FS |
| Operator | Mesquite Aviation |
| Owner | BLEVINS AVIATION INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he had 24 gallons of fuel on board when he departed. The airplane lost engine power in flight while en route to its destination, an approximate distance of 58 miles. The pilot performed a forced landing on a terraced field. The pilot reported that there was sunlight, which blocked his detection of the terrace. The airplane's nose landing gear impacted the terrace, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot's accident report indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed that there was no usable fuel remaining in the fuel tanks.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.